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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.80, 33,327.08 and 19,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.80, 33,327.08 and 19,673.24 is: 27,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.80 : 33,327.08 = 19,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.80/33,327.08 = 19,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.80x = 33,327.08 × 19,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.80x = 655,651,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,651,643.34/24,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.73

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